Drummer reacts to "Thrill" by BANDMAID

[@killinjoke2517]

The Cult of Tiny Hat is stronger than ever!Listen to "Domination" and get blown away "From now on"!

[@Parker--]

TBH, if I had to choose one to own, I’m passing on the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant and going with Tiny Hat.

[@dennisthemenace671]

L33 Welcome to BAND-MAID this was there first MV from 2014 , enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin .

[@Jonas_S_]

Here's just to start you off: Misa "Barefoot Assassin" - bass Kanami Tono "Princess" - lead guitar & genius songwriter Akane Hirose "Gorilla" - drums, arrangements & bananas Saiki Atsumi "Ice queen" - lead vocals, lyricist Miku Kobato "Little pigeon" - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, main lyricist, band founder

[@L33Reacts]

Thanks for the info 😊 I will have to get their names down... Lol

[@Davey-Boyd]

In my humble opinion they are currently the finest hard rock band on the planet. From Punk, Punk-Pop, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz to rap they do it all. Often mixed into one song. Check out a live mv of them to see what they can really do.

[@Parker--]

Davey, you forgot Latin fusion rock!😉 Our new friend probably thinks I’m joking. Davey is not wrong. This is the best band in rock music today, but keep listening and you’ll hear that for yourself.

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@Parker-- Yep! I'm still waiting for a Reggae bridge in a song to add to the list!

[@gregorwolf6646]

@@Davey-Boyd You can add "Price of Pride", I think it has a nice Rock Reggae part. There's really nothing the Maids can't do ;-)

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@gregorwolf6646 Indeed!

[@zoob6510]

As many maidiacs have already commented, this song is an early song and only a part of their wide musicality. It's like the tip of a huge iceberg. If you're a drummer, you'll love Akane's playing. For attractive drumming, I recommend Freedom Live, From Now On, Without Holding Back, Mannars/Black Hole, etc. Enjoy!

[@L33Reacts]

Dude I can already tell she's a beast. Her form and timing is great

[@TehPhysics]

5:24 "It's gonna be stuck in my head now..." Welcome to BAND-MAID! It's all gonna be stuck in your head.

[@L33Reacts]

Hahaha I'm down for it!! I love stuff getting stuck in my head 😂

[@stephenkalisz6495]

welcome to my world, found this band two yrs ago, and can't get away. am a maidiac as wel as a member of the wolfpack. right now all i listen to is lovebites and bandmaid. been listening to rock or heavy metal since the 70s. for me nothings better than these 2 bands. you now have a heavy mission ahead of you, bandmaid has over 120+ songs, and lovebites has over 60 songs. fyi bandmaid has been around for 10 yrs, lovebites 5yrs. alot of music to hear.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Lee. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 178 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (125 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.  “P and D²” 30+ Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinD2/videos And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjbhmCDi8-nl5I  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9nIGbpKygnsU If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 31 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 31 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 32 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 30 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2022 US tour just wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. And their opening for Guns and Roses, The Last Rockstars, and their sold out 8,000 seat Garden Theater concerts were huge successes. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!!  2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the US continues… DATE CITY VENUE Aug 3 Chicago Lollapalooza After Show @ Park West Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Aug 6 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater Aug 8 Denver, CO Summit Aug 9 Salt Lake City, UT THE Depot Aug 11 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom Aug 12 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater Aug 14 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades Aug 15 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim Aug 18 Mexico City, MX PABELLÓN OESTE In addition their ongoing Japan tour continues with 17 more concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@chalfo]

PinD is up to version 4 now ... he's repopulating

[@L33Reacts]

Dude thank you so much for all the info! Looks like I stumbled my way onto something great here. I really enjoyed this track so I am for sure going to do another by them 😁

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@L33Reacts Awesome! Looking forward to it. 🤘👍

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@chalfo LOL Yeah, I told Panic he's got a ways to go before he hits a perfect P in D¹⁰

[@Parker--]

@@TomClark-Futoura😂

[@JAF729]

We all miss Akane the drummer's tiny hat.

[@bertg2779]

Best live band out there right now.

[@erikpedersen7977]

Welcome to the world of Band-Maid. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

[@VegaSpydr]

Fun fact, this song was their demo. Still is their demo, was not changed from when they recorded it to released it and they never re-recorded it.

[@stevedrenth5053]

Next stop - Domination then maybe Dice, No God, Without Holding Back and you could end with Influencer with many more in between. They are a top tier band these days. About to finish their 10th anniversary tour in the states.

[@craigreichhold6032]

Don’t forget Some songs, live and some M/V

[@masahiros.1405]

I saw your reaction and felt that you have a great ear for listening to music. That's why you will regret not continuing the BAND-MAID journey. Like me, the best hard rock band in this era will destroy your existing world. I'm waiting for the next BAND-MAID reaction.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate it. Yeah I've had the "ear" since I was a toddler according to my mom 😂😂 I will definitely be doing another one very soon! This was awesome 👍

[@lewissmith4123]

Do you know it only gets better ! This was 10 years ago. As your a drummer I highly recommend you react to' Freedom' the official live next. Enjoy !

[@David-vz8ss]

When you want the best: Band Maid. --Thank you Miku!

[@drvijil]

I’m glad you discovered Band Maid. I heard “Thrill” back in 2016 and became instantly addicted to this amazing band. I recommend starting with their earlier material first. “Freedom”, “Real Existence”, “Play”, and “Domination” are official live performance videos that are great to check out.

[@L33Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestions I will add them to my list :)

[@edwardallen4051]

Go for a live video next , a recent one like Puzzle, No God or Sense. One from a couple of years ago, the 2 fer Manners/Black Hole or older ones Domination, Freedom, Play, Real Existence, Onset. All rock but don't ignore their softer side like Wonderland and About Us plus acoustics such as Catharsis and Sayonakidori. It goes without saying that all their MV's are stellar.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

When it comes to drummers AKANE is top notch without question.

[@ichichu]

I've been listening to Band-Maid every day for years and it is still no enough. If you watch them live, you will get the true effect of this band. My favorite song has and will always be Puzzle, but anything live is amazing! Play, Domination, No God, Manners Black Hole, Freedom. Instrumentals are great, ballads awesome, etc.

[@Parker--]

Best band this short century. This is one of their simplest songs. It’s from their early years. I suggest diving right into Domination LIVE (not the mv) to get the full Band-Maid experience. That’s where you can see the full reach of their talents. I’ll leave it at that. Cheers!

[@edwardallen4051]

'She's so pretty' , never heard that before lol

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

RIP Tiny Hat

[@785boats]

So. As a drummer, you will love reacting to "Freedom", (live). Akane does an extended drum solo that will grab your attention. Their live performances are really something to see.

[@L33Reacts]

Awesome I will definitely do that one next thank you 😀

[@785boats]

@@L33Reacts Cool.

[@topographic1973ify]

This is the oldest MV. Check out the instrumental FROM NOW ON for the newest. It will probably impress.

[@GlennWH26]

Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors from Tokyo University. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Frequently snacks between songs. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).

[@jkkansasband7056]

Since this was over 8 years ago here's two suggestions (out of a possible 120+ catalog): Current instrumental FROM NOW ON, you won't know what hit you. And DOMINATION-LIVE for a glimpse of their Awesomeness. Peace. 3.47

[@zer0tzer0]

You have no idea the level of their awesomeness. They formed 10 years ago. This is their very first Music Video. You should hear some of the newer stuff, especially LIVE. That's where they really shine! They consider themselves to be Hard Rock, but they shape shift through their many influences. Power Pop, Rock, Punk, Funk, Classical, Traditional, Jazz & Metal. They even play some Soft Stuff and Acoustic Ballads. Check out 'Domination' LIVE. That's where most people start. Then go back through their over 130 songs and counting. Their influences are broad and their catalogue is deep and chock full of Hits!

[@L33Reacts]

Dude that's awesome I started at the beginning on accident. Now I can watch them grow every video! That's so cool to me

[@sugaanessena3143]

Welcome to the Maidiacs, L33. Like many others, I will suggest Domination Official Live next.

[@L33Reacts]

I will definitely be doing that one next! I've gotten a ton of requests for that one already haha

[@atrandom2575]

There will be a whole bunch of people along shortly to tell you all about this group and the members. I'm just going to say that this video was early in their career and currently they're doing 10th anniversary touring. You should try something recent by them, like the No God official live from the show at Tokyo Garden early this year.

[@L33Reacts]

I guess I started in the right place, the beginning! Thats awesome. Now I can watch their journey as they progress and get older 😎

[@stevehall5128]

​@@L33ReactsYep, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Everybody's gonna recommend "Freedom" live because you're a drummer and there's a drum solo. And it IS great because it continues the song rather than interrupting it, but the key to this band is hearing the amazing stuff each of them are still doing when they aren't in the forefront. E.g., in "Puzzle" it's hard not to focus on Saiki's vocals, but eventually you realize that Kanami is shredding a lead throughout the entire song. Akane rarely plays the same thing on drums twice during any song (to be clear, she plays exactly the same thing every time other than the sections they add for concerts - but each verse and chorus are different. )

[@tttrip]

If youre a drummer you ll love listening to the BAND-MAID official live video "Freedom"

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

This what they sounded like 8 years ago. You won't believe what they sound like today. They do not disappoint. "Thrill" was the video that saved them: their label was about to drop them and their management wanted to dissolve the band and put the two vocalists into an idol group. But then "Thrill" was posted on a FaceBook J-rock channel and, to everyone's surprise, it went viral and is now a 19M view phenomena. Band-Maid is a songwriting machine with no off switch. Guitarist Kanami Tono, bassist MISA, and drummer Akane Hirose are the composers and rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato and vocalist Saiki Atsumi are the lyricists. (This is an oversimplification) They now have a huge catalog of original songs, no two alike, so it is difficult to pin Band-Maid a specific genre. Their range can be overwhelming. Suggested Band-Maid Listening: "Puzzle" and "No God" live from Tokyo Garden Theater. Instrumentals: "Onset" and "From Now On" Anime Theme songs: "Sense", "Different", and "Unleash!!!!!" which is an anime video produced by Band-Maid. Live: "Domination", "Freedom", and "Play" THESE THREE WILL CONVINCE YOU Studio music videos: "Dice", "Bubble", "Choose Me", "Warning", and "After Life" Fan Appreciation songs: "Memorable", "Smile", and "About Us" Or just go to the Band-Maid KZbin Channel and start picking songs at random; they're all good. They are currently on their Tenth Anniversary Tour with 18 North American dates and 23 dates in Japan culminating with a big final show at Yokohama Arena on November 26th.

[@greylocke100]

This is the first part of an information file for new reactors to the Ladies of Band-Maid. There is more available if you would like to see it. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 31 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks Age: 31 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 32 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks Age: 30 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing Age: 29 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) And you have just had your first taste of these Ladies talent. They have over 120 other original compositions, all of them good, for you to experience. If you want to see what they are capable of now, I would recommend ANY live performance by these 5 young Ladies.

[@80mtn]

I would love to hear more about them. 🙂

[@greylocke100]

@@80mtn But of Course. Here is the rest of that file. Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead. Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition. Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition. Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music. Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well) So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance. And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD! ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!! Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan. Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning" On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"... The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited) This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their KZbin channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill. Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid. There are many more bits and bobs of information about the Ladies, should anyone wish to know, please ask and many Maidiacs will do their best to answer.

[@freewheeler2go]

Don't think Ice Queen fits her persona anymore. She is the Queen for sure - I think she is the Queen of Cool!

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Great reaction! Welcome to Band-Maid. That band excels in front of live audiences. As you're a drummer, maybe next watch the official live "Freedom" which features a drum solo, and that 2 lead vocals thing. For bass solos, go with "From Now On", "Influencer", "Play", "Turn Me On", "Onset"..... the list goes on....

[@L33Reacts]

Thanks bro I appreciate it 🙏 I will definitely be doing freedom and domination next. Maybe a double video 😜

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Amazing reaction. Thx 👍💪

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you!! It was great 👍

[@starocean6013]

You just stepped into the greatest band on the planet known as the living legends band maid tip of the iceberg this song is 8yrs old has 19 million views that means it been playing 3.4 times a minute for eight years see straight you are going to be amazed at what they do

[@hardknox1917]

For the record none of their music sounds like this at all , this was before they wrote their own music and had control of their image .

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! Good call on the influences. I get 70s/80s hard rock with early 2000 rock. Best rock band in world right now! ♥ I suggest these Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live), Puzzle (live) & Real Existence (live)

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙏 this was such a good find for me. I love the mix of influences they have. It's very unique and they are all great musicians it seems so I'm down for more for sure :)

[@Maidiac88]

Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world!! You picked up on a lot of things quickly, especially the musicianship of our Maids. I love all of them but my personal favorite member is probably the drummer Akane. I've seen them live twice since last November and discovered them less than 2 years ago. I recommend checking out some of their official live videos. The Maidiacs will tell you that they truly shine live. I'll suggest Freedom, Domination, Real Existence, Puzzle, and Onset, but you won't be disappointed with any of their videos. Enjoy the trip down the pigeon-hole!

[@charleslatora5750]

Welcome. Me... An old, soon to be 69, rocker n metalhead. I love this band. And Lovebites too. Hard rock n metal. For me there hasn't been anything new or fresh since Metallica came on my radar what 30 plus years ago... On my personal favorites list, these ladies go right up in front with Black Sabbath Judas Priest Led Zeppelin Iron Maiden and Deep Purple, bands from my youth. The founders, the grandfather's of rock and metal. Now coming out of Japan, The granddaughters are carrying on what music was like in the beginning. You also might like: Aldious Doll$Boxx Mary's Blood (disbanded)😢 Destrose(disbanded)😢 Show-Ya (playing since last century) Hanabie Bridear Nemophila and a whole bunch more...

[@tommcfall1274]

THIS WAS TEN YEARS AGO. WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT THESE AMAZING BEAUTIFUL LADIES ARE UP TO THESE DAYS, THE MOST AMAZING ORIGINAL BAND ON THE PLANET & AKANE IS SUCH AN AMAZING DRUMMER. SHE IS MY DRUM GODDESS

[@CutlassSupreme455]

You just scratched the surface! Wait to you hear their live stuff. The Maidiacs welcome you.

[@MusicMike747]

Maidiacs Incoming! 🎉 Brace yourself and welcome to the family! Seeing someone watch the Maids for the first time is like watching my granddaughter open her favorite toy at Christmas. And you nailed the hard rock reminiscent of 2000’s and 80’s metal 🤘🏽 If you love that stuff? You’ll love exploring the Maid catalog! They were only 19/20 years old when this was recorded. They have since developed into world class performers and songwriters. They’re in the midst of their 10 year anniversary tour now and are releasing a Greatest Hits double album next month. Yeah. Double. (And a double album that doesn’t even have all their hits! No “Moratorium!” 😭) Just enjoy all the Wikipedia comments and begging for you to watch a certain song next. 😂 Here’s a cheat sheet to help you decide: Linkin Park/Chevelle/Hoobastank? “non-fiction days,” official music video. Early Band-Maid and a deeper cut on fan favorite lists GNR/Mötley Crüe? “DICE,” official music video. Hard rock with the complex twists and layers only the Maids can do. Can these girls really play? “Freedom,” official live video. Legendary live performance of their brand of stadium rock with pop sensibilities. And included for you? A drum solo. 🥁 Enjoy the ride 🎢 🚀

[@L33Reacts]

Haha I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I know I did. This was awesome. I'm so glad I decided to do them!

[@danjoseph7515]

Welcome to the Maidiacs! It's always so much fun witnessing the birth of a brand new member. Believe it or not, that's just the tip of the iceberg of their musical greatness and the more you hear from them and get to know them, the more you'll LOVE 'em! Some suggestions: You being a drummer, Freedom Live is clearly your next choice for reaction and it will be obvious why that is wheb you do it. After that: Domination, Play, Onset (instrumental), Puzzle, Real Existence, No God - all LIVE, because that's when they really shine! Best MV's: Blooming, From Now On, The Non-Fiction Days, Dice, Secret My Lips, Unleash Thanks! 🤘🤩🤘

[@modelsfan]

Band-Maid best hard rock band

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid is considered one of the best Hard Rock bands in the world ! These ladies are extremely talented and shine when preforming live =) They are celebrating 10 years together . Thanks - btw I would suggest "Freedom" Live

[@Kevin6059]

Based on your reaction, which was a lot like mine, you are dead meat if you keep checking them out. That's all I'm gonna say, along with everybody's song suggestions are probably great because they don't make bad ones. They have 140+ tracks you can check out over a 10 year period, and they generally get more progressive over that time, but they all rock. Oh, and they do gorgeous ballads now and then, acoustic performances and they're coming to the US next month. Can't wait myself for the Chicago Maidathon!!!

[@L33Reacts]

Hahaha yeah I kinda fell for them 2 minutes into the video. They already had me before it was over 😁🙏

[@Kevin6059]

@@L33Reacts Love to hear it. They deserve to be globally worshipped🤘

[@Blanzalot]

MV watch Blooming. Any live is good too. Thanks for the reaction.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

This is early in BAND-MAID and they are 10years old now and they have so many great songs it really is amazing. Another Japanese all girl band is NEMOPHILA. They are heavier but still really good.

[@L33Reacts]

I'll add nemophilia to the list, thanks for the suggestion. I'll shout you out whenever i do a video 😁

[@andersmorell5396]

Thank you for your reaction. Thrill is a good song, I like it, and it is an important song for the band. They have come a long way since then though. In return I just suggest the official MV for Blooming. Have fun! :)

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@roygillotti4615]

+1 for Blooming

[@javiervicedo4201]

Hello My Friend, you have no idea what you have in front of you. The best rock band of today and one of the best in history...yes, I said history, we just have to give them a little time. I'm not going to recommend any song because it doesn't matter. Any song is incredible and if it's live, it's simply a show out of the ordinary and always devastating. Anyway, the girls do it all from A to Z. Professionalism, intensity, extreme creativity, perfection, humility, etc. and a true love for the music and true love and respect for the fans. Unreal. Keep going because you ain't seen nothing yet. They make the top in rock every day.

[@polskabob359]

Down the pigeon hole you go it's gonna be a long and fun run

[@L33Reacts]

I'm with it! Let's go! 😁

[@polskabob359]

@@L33Reacts ur a maidiac now , po!

[@bobespirit2112]

By all means bring your daughter to the next reaction to the Maids. If she’s a teenager, she may like the message of - “Influencer” - official MV “Thrill” is the band in the beginning. They were good, very good right off the bat. But, man, have they grown. They have grown in every aspect: composition, songwriting, arrangement, instrumentation, orchestration, playing and performance. They are seasoned pros now and one of the most complete bands on the planet 🌎 I hope you continue your journey down the “Pigeon” hole (😂you’ll see 😂) Take care and rock on 🤘🏼 🔥🎸🎼🥁🎤😎✌🏼

[@L33Reacts]

I just might do that next time thank you my friend that's a good suggestion. She is 5 and my youngest is two so I am obviously trying to instill good morals and values in them :)

[@TheJerm]

You've probably seen the song title "Freedom" a couple of times 😂and that would be a fun reaction, as it's a live video and it does have Akane ripping out a cool drum solo. But, as a former drummer myself, I'd also recommend the mv for "Secret My Lips" cuz it's got some SWEEEET drum patterns and fills. But, whatever you choose, put a mining helmet on becuase my guess is you're gonna fall deep into "The Pigeon Hole". Enjoy the ride! It's a REALLY good one! 🕊

[@mrwolfe67]

Just wait to you see them live. You will never watch another music video. They have some epic live performances with epic solos. For an epic drum solo watch Freedom live, for epic guiltar and bass solos watch Onset live and Domination live and Play live. Domination live is probably the best video of all of their live performances. It will melt your face!

[@StoveLad]

If you want to hear impressive drum work I'd suggest "Black Hole". I also suggest "Puzzle" live. The live recoding sounds better than the studio version you can hear the intensity and emotion in Saiki's voice

[@stealthcabbie1336]

Thrill was their 1st MV - 8 or 9 years ago, now listen to their latest.... "From Now On" ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e9hKmjo9CGZpI ). It is an instrumental but it it's an indication of how far they have progressed. And yes, they are all original members of the band. And while I'm here, you might wanna check out Blooming, Domination, Puzzle, Choose Me, Play, Rinne, Bubble, Don't let me down,. Or for a change or pace - Daydreaming and Memorable. This IS the "tip of the iceberg" with 100 + songs. These ladies are the Real Deal". Enjoy!!

[@stevenclark7600]

Great reaction,this was thier 1st song,,they have become an absolute bad ass band over the 10 years since this song,so many killer songs to choose from,,LİVE is were they kill it,try ,Play,,Domination,,both official live MVs.

[@L33Reacts]

Thanks Steven i appreciate it bro! I ei definitely add those to my song list :)

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *L33Reacts* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@MrTdg2112]

This was sort of the prototype piece for going heavier rock. Everything that came after is progressively heavier and more interesting from a drummer point of view (source: I'm a drummer). IMO the best place to start in the Domination album, but really you can click on ANYTHING they've done and be happily surprised. But if you just want to be knocked on your ass, watch "From now on" kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e9hKmjo9CGZpI

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@ndi1337]

nice review :) if you already flashed.... watch some newer stuff, the skill in musicanship will blow you away.

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Welcome to Band-Maid, Lee. May I suggest, for your listening pleasure not a reaction, this two-minute instrumental intro from their monster concert at Tokyo Garden Theatre in January? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3aalKGun7qZnas It's the intro to "No God", for which there is also an Official Live Video from the concert. Thanks for the reaction!

[@johnkrytonn3210]

Band Maid... great in MV's exceptional Live.... the problem with Band Maid is your favorite song will always be the Next one... No God Live is sorta Punky , Freedom Live will give you an idea of how the Band actually enjoys preforming Live... just pick one and go.... they will be back in the US in August ... if they are in your area get tickets if they are available and go ...

[@adamhastings750]

You're a drummer? then you need to check out Freedom make sure you do the live version. the pigeon hole is deep, welcome to the best band in the world IMO.

[@L33Reacts]

I will take a look at it thank you for the suggestion 😀

[@Greish-esquire]

😁

[@superflylee003]

Thanks bro, by all means bring Victoria

[@Greg-om2hb]

So many great songs in so many styles. But try this one next: DOMINATION (live) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@Puyax01]

This was 8 years ago. Your try their newer ones. Read fans suggestions

[@zabriabubakar5982]

The BEST Japanese female drummers HARUNA(LOVEBITES), AKANE(BAND-MAID), MURATA TAMU(NEMOPHILA), JUNNA/NAGISA(TRIDENT-JAPAN), SAE/CHIKA(HANABIE), NAO SAN(MAXIMUM THE HORMON) Check JUNNA drum cover Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dragonforce, watch them play drums.....

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Do the lives...stand back...and realize that you have just heard the best live rock band on the planet. Do this, or His Sacred Holiness TinyHat-san will be uber pissed.

[@daveboehle6027]

Dude you ain't seen nothing yet....